ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2025
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 60,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2025 on 7,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 290+ campuses worldwide (less than 5%) were selected to host the 4,500+ Millennium Fellows.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT HABIBA SHAHID, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
National University of Modern Languages | Islamabad, Pakistan | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 17 & UNAI 9
" My passion for research, dialogue, and community engagement drives my work in International Relations. The Millennium Fellowship will empower me to transform these passions into tangible initiatives aligned with the UNAI principles and SDGs. Through collaboration with diverse change makers, I aim to strengthen my leadership, expand my global perspective, and create sustainable solutions that address social and developmental challenges in my community and beyond. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Enlighten - Empower: Bloom Together
Since our project is called Enlighten - Empower: Bloom Together, it is designed to focus on creating an inclusive learning environment and making education accessible for everyone, especially underprivileged children and children with special needs. Our goal is simple; it is to spark curiosity, build confidence and critical thinking, and help students develop life-skills like teamwork and problem-solving. So, we plan to run small teaching sessions, awareness campaigns and workshops on why quality education matters. We do not want young minds to miss out on quality education just because of certain restrictions, and we drive forward to help them overcome such obstacles. In short, our project is about helping every child grow no matter their background.
About the Millennium Fellow
Habiba Shahid is a passionate and driven International Relations student at the National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad. Originally from Sarai Alamgir, Punjab, and currently residing in Islamabad, Habiba has always been deeply committed to advancing social justice, education, human rights, and community development. Her academic journey has strengthened her research, analytical, and leadership skills, enabling her to actively engage in discussions on public policy, diplomacy, and sustainable development. She has participated in various academic projects and initiatives promoting equality, awareness, and constructive dialogue. Habiba aspires to contribute meaningfully to global peacebuilding and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals through impactful research and advocacy.
